Associate/Senior Associate, Private Equity Primaries

Aksia OverviewAksia is an alternative investments specialist providing investment management, advisory, and research services across private equity, private credit, real assets, and hedge funds. The firm employs more than 450 professionals, including over 170 investment professionals, across nine offices globally. As of December 31, 2025, Aksia oversaw $360 billion of assets under supervision.Team OverviewAksia’s private equity investment team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and investing in private equity primary funds, co-investments, and secondaries. The firm's private equity investment professionals oversaw $115 billion of private equity assets under supervision as of December 31, 2025.Position OverviewAksia is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Private Equity investment team in San Diego, California. The role will focus primarily on private equity primary fund investments, with an emphasis on North American buyouts. The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals and collaborate across the broader private equity platform, including co-investments and secondaries.Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative fund due diligence, including detailed performance and attribution analysisPrepare investment memorandums and supporting materials for presentation to Aksia’s Investment CommitteeCollaborate closely with the dedicated co-investment team in sourcing and evaluating opportunitiesUnderwrite LP-led secondary transactions alongside dedicated secondaries teamMonitor market trends, industry developments, and relevant macroeconomic factors impacting private equity marketsSupport ongoing portfolio monitoring activities, including manager reviews and performance analysisBuild and maintain relationships with general partners and industry participants to support a robust and active investment pipelineQualifications: Bachelor’s degree with strong academics in finance, economics, business or a related field2-5 years of relevant experience at an institutional investment firm, asset manager, or other financial institution with exposure to underwriting private equity investmentsStrong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skillsExcellent qualitative assessment skills, with the ability to identify, synthesize, and communicate key investment merits and risksClear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skillsHigh degree of initiative, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and commercial judgmentAbility to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, global environmentBase Pay/SalaryThe estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 which is specific to California and may change in the future. Aksia pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.